
Mikki and Emma: We’re More Than Enough
On the show with us today is Mikki Hernandez. Mikki is an actress, voiceover artist and author of the book, Cake Mix: Learning to Love All Your Ingredients. Emma, middle schooler and co-host, joins Mi...
13 Maj 202522min

Lee and Olivia: We’re Still Teachable
Lee Skolnick visits us today on Formative. Lee is an architect who’s worked on remarkable buildings across the world, including our very own New York Edge Headquarters! Middle schooler, Olivia, joins ...
6 Maj 202512min

Carl and Sage: We’re Lucky and Prepared
Today, we’re joined by Carl Nassib. Carl is a former NFL player and currently the founder and CEO of Rayze, a social media app that connects nonprofits with donors and volunteers. With his career tran...
29 Apr 202517min

Roger and Jacob: Rocking Relationships and Owning Your Skills
In this episode of Formative, Roger Arrieux, New York Managing Partner at Deloitte, joins Jacob to talk about the power of building strong relationships in work and life. Roger shares how imposter syn...
22 Apr 202515min

Deborah and Dezyer: We’re Receiving Help
Dr. Deborah Heiser, developmental psychologist and founder of The Mentor Project, joins middle schooler Dezyer to talk about the power of mentorship. Dr. Heiser opens up about her most challenging mom...
15 Apr 202516min

Monique and Mia: We’re Always Learning
Dr. Monique Chism, the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for Education, joins middle schooler Mia for a conversation about the power of learning. Dr. Chism reflects on the teachers who had a lasting impac...
8 Apr 202514min

Marc and Kianni: Showing Up and Stepping Up
Marc Thompson Jr., the proud owner-operator of a Chick-fil-A in Queens, joins us on this episode of Formative! Marc and middle schooler co-host Kianni dive into why giving your best at work matters, e...
1 Apr 202521min

Janet and Adesewa: Embracing Quiet Confidence
Season 9 kicks off with Janet Godwin, CEO of ACT, as she sits down with middle schooler and co-host, Adesewa! In this episode, Janet shows us that confidence doesn’t always have to be loud. She opens ...
25 Mars 202519min




















